Between February and March of this year, hacking and phishing activity increased by 37%, according to Data Connectors.
Over 192,000 coronavirus-related cyberattacks were reported each week throughout March and April, representing a 30% increase from months prior.
Just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the slideshow above highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted cybersecurity and worsened attacks in 2020 so far. It also explains how to better protect yourself, your data and your business, from Data Connections. Related:Want to continue reading?
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